Police suspect all the shootings -- all happening in the 8-mile span of the city -- are gang-related. Officers with the Ceres Police Department request more information about the crimes.

The latest shooting happened near a park, where dozens of parents gathered Monday afternoon.

“It feels pretty safe because we always come here and watch baseball games," said Debra Juarez-Perez, who was surprised to learn of the recent violence. "We have our birthday parties here and every weekend, we bring the kids."

Maryah Miller, another Ceres resident, said, "It’s kind of crazy. Here in Ceres? It’s really nuts. I have a child and that makes me very worried about even coming outside now."

Police said some victims have not cooperated with the investigation, and no witnesses have come forward because they are scared of retaliation.

"What we worry about is the random bullets being shot out there," Sgt. Jose Berber said. "It could be anybody – anybody’s place is in jeopardy."

Police are still working to identify the gang groups involved in the recent shootings, and said without solid leads from the public, the streets only will become more dangerous for the Ceres community.

"That’s the gang life – you open your mouth so it’s bad for you," said David Moreno, a Ceres resident. "I don’t blame people, but you have to sooner or later stand up, or the problem will get worse."